Cost of living in Poland compared to Israel
Currency:
Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Poland is 37% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Poland | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43 zł (40 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 zł (28 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 zł (13 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 zł (3.71 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 zł (13 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12 zł (11 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 zł (18 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.13 zł (3.84 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.80 zł (4.47 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.14 zł (3.85 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 zł (31 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 zł (8 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.81 zł (3.55 ₪) | 5.56 ₪ | - 36% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Poland is 19% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Poland | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,695 zł (6,236 ₪) | 8,874 ₪ | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,717 zł (4,393 ₪) | 5,973 ₪ | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 889 zł (828 ₪) | 675 ₪ | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,755 zł (3,498 ₪) | 4,017 ₪ | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,834 zł (2,639 ₪) | 2,710 ₪ | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 459 zł (428 ₪) | 360 ₪ | + 19% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 56 zł (52 ₪) | 92 ₪ | - 43% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,500 zł (1,398 ₪) | 1,354 ₪ | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 679 zł (632 ₪) | 538 ₪ | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 zł (41 ₪) | 27 ₪ | + 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46 zł (43 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 26% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Poland is 23% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Poland | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301 zł (280 ₪) | 296 ₪ | - 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151 zł (141 ₪) | 195 ₪ | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 zł (314 ₪) | 473 ₪ | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387 zł (360 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Poland is 37% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Poland | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 118,744 zł (110,609 ₪) | 143,030 ₪ | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 111 zł (103 ₪) | 224 ₪ | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Poland is 38% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Poland | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 zł (27 ₪) | 22 ₪ | + 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 zł (21 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 187 zł (174 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13 zł (12 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 zł (15 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (12 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 zł (7 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | + 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 zł (9 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54 zł (50 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 21% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Poland is 26% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Poland | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104 zł (96 ₪) | 159 ₪ | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 zł (52 ₪) | 86 ₪ | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 232 zł (216 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 8% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186 zł (173 ₪) | 329 ₪ | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29 zł (27 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 zł (13 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14 zł (13 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,148 zł (3,864 ₪) | 2,846 ₪ | + 36% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 zł (0.45 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | + 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 151 zł (141 ₪) | 249 ₪ | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 zł (17 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Poland is 30% cheaper than in Israel
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